US Bridges

RTE 907L over RTE 907L East River So

Fair

New York County, New York · .9 MI NE Fdr Dr+battery · Structure no. 00000000223201D

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
524 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907L over RTE 907L East River So is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907L over RTE 907L East River So in New York County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 71 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 907L
CrossesRTE 907L East River So
Location.9 MI NE Fdr Dr+battery
RouteCity Street 907L
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70847, -73.99842
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans18 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length524 ft (159.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck49 ft (15 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$15.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907L over RTE 907L East River So built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE 907L over RTE 907L East River So in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907L over RTE 907L East River So carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 907L over RTE 907L East River So?

The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907L over RTE 907L East River So?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.